Ali El-Haggar - music
Wednesday 28 January, 8pm
El-Sawy Culturewheel, River Hall, 26th of July street, Zamalek, Cairo
Veteran singer Ali El-Haggar is one of the best-known singers in Egypt and the Arab world over the past four decades.
His songs carry lyrics drawn from the poetry of Salah Jahin, Abdel-Rahman El-Abnoudy and Sayed Hegab to music by the country's most renowned composers such as Baligh Hamdy, Sayed Mekkawy, Omar Khairat, among others.
Some of his most popular hits are Arfa (Do You Know), Hona Al-Qahera (Here is Cairo), and Dehket Al-Masageen (The Prisoners’ Laughter).
Cassette 90 band - music
Thursday 29 January, 7.30pm
El-Sawy Culturewheel, River Hall, 26th of July street, Zamalek, Cairo
Cassette 90 is a band providing a highly successful series of nostalgia concerts.
The band consists of 8 musicians who revive the songs of the 1990s, including songs by Egyptian singer Mostafa Amar, Hisham Abbas, Alaa Abdelkhalek, and Ehab Tafwik.
Hermès Trio - music
Thursday 29 January, 7pm
Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo, Al Sheikh El Marsafi Street, Zamalek
The Hermès Trio - violinist Ginevra Bassetti, cellist Francesca Giglio, and pianist Greta Maria Lobefaro - has quickly established itself on the international stage, forging its excellence under the guidance of renowned masters at institutions such as the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and the Walter Stauffer Academy.
Winner of the European Music Competition “Città di Moncalieri”, and supported by Steinway & Sons Milan, the trio shines both in its interpretations of the great classical repertoire, including Beethoven, and in its strong commitment to contemporary creation.
From Spoleto to the major European stages, these exceptional musicians collaborate with leading critics to present artistic projects of rare originality.
Melania - film
starting Friday 30 January
Across cinemas
The film is an intimate chronicle that offers a rare glimpse into the life of Melania Trump, exploring her role as First Lady and her relationship with the former president.
Reem Ezzeldin - music
Friday 30 January, 7pm
El-Sawy Culturewheel, River Hall, 26th of July street, Zamalek, Cairo
The concert will include a number of songs by great composers and singers, such as Fairouz, Abdel Halim Hafez, Fadel Shaker, Hamid Al Shaeri, and Amr Diab, in addition to some of Reem Ezzeldin’s original songs beloved by her audience.
In the concert, Ezzeldin will be accompanied by Tamer Mostafa (violin), Mohamed El Ashry (bass guitar), Ahmed Magdy (keyboard), and Monsef (percussion).
Following more than 15 years of performing with numerous formations, Ezzeldine launched her own band in 2022.
Respire - show for children
Saturday 31 January, 6.30pm
Sunday 1 February, 9.30am and 12.30pm
Falaki Theatre, AUC Tahrir, Al Falaki Str, Abdeen, Cairo
Respire by Cie Circoncentrique is a contemporary circus performance created and performed by the Swiss-Italian duo Alessandro Maida and Maxime Pythoud.
It blends acrobatic skill, physical theatre, humour and poetic movement, inviting audiences of all ages (usually from about 5 years old) into an intimate, energetic and visually striking show.
The performance is part of the 15th Hakawy International Arts Festival for Children.
Pekku - theatre play for children
Mon 2, Tue 3, and Wed 4 February
9.30am and 12.30pm
Falaki Theatre, AUC Tahrir, Al Falaki Str, Abdeen, Cairo
Pekku is a theatre show for young children created and produced by Red Bridge Arts, a UK-based arts organization.
This playful, family-friendly theatre performance is designed especially for children aged about 3–6 years old
It uses physical action, sound, and imagination rather than lots of spoken dialogue. The show explores what happens when someone wants to be left alone but others keep interrupting in fun, energetic ways—often represented through playful sounds, characters, and visual storytelling.
The show was created by artists Andy Manley, Ian Cameron, and Shona Reppe, and co-commissioned and produced by Red Bridge Arts along with international partners including ROHM Theatre in Kyoto (Japan) and Ricca Ricca Festival. It was first performed in Kyoto in July 2023 and has since toured and been featured at festivals such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The performance is part of the 15th Hakawy International Arts Festival for Children
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